Chapter 13: Ferry Me
The city commander's eyes widened and he asked excitedly, "Isn't this the Huo family's token? How come it's here with you?"

Master Liu looked confused: "The Huo family? Which Huo family?"

"Which other Huo family in Jingguo dares to use the four characters 'Heavenly Mighty Military Discipline' to carve on the Huo family order?"

Mr. Liu immediately thought of General Huo Tinglei, who had participated in quelling the rebellion, served as the governor of seven counties on the northern border, and later made great military achievements. He was promoted to General of Cavalry and became a General of Protecting the Country.

If he were not so old, I am afraid that the position of the general of Jing State would belong to him.

But he has been a general in the army for many years and has many subordinates and aides in the Huo family. His network of relationships is much wider and more comprehensive than that of today's generals.

Xu Shanshan was surprised: "Didn't Young Master Liu tell Old Master Liu that when I followed him down the mountain, I also helped General Huo to solve the mystery of the black coffin?"

Mr. Liu was stunned: He said it, but I didn’t take it too seriously at that time.

He seemed to have realized it again.

Xiaoshan said she doesn't want any money, but it's not free either.

Now it seems that what she wants are things whose value cannot be measured by money.

The city commander's nose wings flared with excitement: "Old General Huo is now in charge of the Tianshan area in eastern Longdong. His eldest son Huo Mingxiao is also a good son. He was recently conferred the title of Guannei Hou. As long as the Huo family is willing to help us, there will be no problem in opening the charity granary!"

"Then the city commander should take this token and rush to Longdong to ask General Huo to help resolve the problem of Jiangling City having no food for disaster relief."

She was reluctant to give the Huo family token in her hand to the city commander.

The city commander was full of piety at this time. He stretched out his hands tremblingly to take it, and the prejudice and anger in his heart disappeared in an instant.

Even though she had talked nonsense and misled the students at the beginning, but let's take a step back... wasn't he, as the city commander, completely at fault?

Not distinguishing right from wrong and trusting others easily.

With tears in his eyes, he said: "Xiaoshan, no, Master Xu, on behalf of the entire Jiangling City, I would like to thank you for your generous help!"

Although he didn't know how this token came into her hands, she was willing to use it for emergency purposes, thus cutting off the "bridge" to establish a relationship with the Huo family. This was undoubtedly a great benefit to him and Jiangling City.

Maomao poked his head out from Xu Shanshan's sleeve, opened his mouth, and swallowed the sins one by one.

I saw a wisp of black energy connecting the city commander and Xu Shanshan gradually fade away. Once the matter of Jiangling City is resolved, the "debt" left by the original owner of the ghost will be eliminated from then on.

Only after "cleaning up" this body can he rebuild "Words Come True", which will provide an extra layer of security for Yu Shan to return to the temple and court.

She shook her head and said, "No need to thank me. I will take the consequences of my bad words. But City Commander, if you need Shan's help in the future, you must follow the rules."

Why does this sound so unsettling? Does he have any serious troubles that he hasn't solved yet?

"What rules?"

Although it may not be useful, it's still worth asking just in case.

"My rule is that if I want to help someone get rid of a disaster, I must take away something extremely precious from the person who is asking for help."

"What precious thing?"

Xu Shanshan didn't want to say more for the time being: "We will discuss this matter when the city commander has something to ask for."

You know what's the scariest thing?
Unknown and ambiguous answers.

He suddenly felt a little afraid to continue the friendly communication with Xu Shanshan, this weird charlatan, oh no, the master. He pretended to look up at the sky and waved his hand.

"It's getting late, and I have to hurry and arrange everything. I won't keep you here any longer. I'll send someone to take you back first..."

Before he could call for help, Jiashan, who had been silent all this time, spoke up: "City Commander, please let me send them off."

The city commander was surprised: "Jiashan, you..."

Master Liu's expression looked a little strange. He didn't pay much attention to what was happening outside and just walked forward in a daze.

Xu Shanshan readily agreed: "Then I'll have to trouble Master Jiashan."

Seeing that the monk took the initiative and the nun was happy, the city commander naturally let them do as they pleased.

There were two people, one in front and one behind, indigo bricks and tiles, under the fragrant tung trees on the North Street. Look, there were white walls and red flowers, and she suddenly stopped under the quiet forest path.

"Do you have something to say to me?" she asked.

Jiashan asked bluntly: "Who are you?" "You just broke up with your fiancée, and you don't recognize her?"

"You are not Xu Shanshan."

She turned around: "Who am I in your eyes?"

Jiashan looked at her calmly, "The face can change, the temperament can change, even the whole person can change, but there is only one thing that cannot be changed from birth, and that is the spirit."

"Can you observe qi?" Xu Shanshan was surprised.

It seems that he is really born to be a Buddhist. At such a young age, he can comprehend Zen and suddenly realize the art of qi-gazing.

Jiashan asked: "What is Qi-observation?"

"Observing Qi is..." She approached him step by step, her voice deep and sinister: "That's it."

A cold, slender finger touched his forehead, and immediately, Jiashan saw a strong wind blowing through the forest, roaring and whistling past. Waves of colorful air brought him into another strange world.

The eyes were no longer eyes, they were just a container for carrying and transmitting things, and a completely new interpretation was set off before his eyes.

While he was stunned, Xu Shanshan frowned in confusion.

Something had been wrong with her since the beginning.

Especially when she was so close to him, the "aura" on him kept tempting her. Xu Shanshan had always resisted the urge to "take action" against him, even though she was very greedy for him at this moment.

"Maomao, what is this?" she asked the parrot.

Maomao sensed it and said, "Shan, your body is too dry, and he is so moist and juicy, isn't it normal for you to crave him?"

"…You described it very specifically, but don't use random descriptions next time."

As Xu Shanshan was having a spiritual conversation with the parrot, Jiashan finally came to his senses.

"what are you up to?"

The two looked into each other's eyes, almost nose to nose, and one of them could touch the other's with a slight flutter of their superior long eyelashes.

Xu Shanshan smiled slightly and took a step back: "Look at me again, am I Xu Shanshan?"

Jiashan was attracted by her words. At this glance, he saw that the colorful airflow was instantly surrounded by the black air around her. The "black air" seemed to have overwhelming malice, death and chaos...

He was instantly speechless.

a long time.

His voice was low and dark.

"You are Xu Shanshan."

Of course, this body belonged to the original owner, and she could release it at will.

Although he was certain that she was a fake based on his intuition, she used "real evidence" to make him believe that she was the original owner.

"Do you see the energy on me?" Xu Shanshan's eyes were innocent and kind, and he smiled and said, "I heard that Master Jiashan is a great man who saves all living beings. I did do a lot of wrong things in the past, and I have a lot of bad karma, but now I want to turn over a new leaf and start a new life. Can you save me?"

He lowered his eyes, as if showing pity, full of mercy for all living things, but upon closer inspection, he felt that this kindness and generosity seemed to also be somewhat calm and cool.

"I only save those who have a connection with Buddha."

Is this a rejection? She raised her eyes slightly.

Meow--!
At the same time as a shrill cat cry sounded, a nimble black shadow suddenly jumped down from above his head: "Be careful."

Before Jiashan could even look up, he was pulled close to a soft, warm body, and an arm waved him away: "It's the black cat, it seems to be in heat, so violent."

Jiashan had never been so close to a woman before. She put one arm around his waist, and her palm was pressed against his warm skin, caressing him faintly...

Her eyes slid down to his face and looked at him intently: "Are you okay?"

　Jiashan: I suspect she has ulterior motives.

　　Shan: Aren’t I fishing for you?

　　
　
(End of this chapter)